Episode
E169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
1:52:13
Published: Mon Aug 15 2022
Description
Nicola Mendelsohn is Meta’s (formerly Facebook) global head of advertising and routinely tops lists “most powerful person in UK tech. She’s juggled her high flying career with having a rare type of blood cancer since 2016. That cancer is just one of the things that has held Nicola back, but, like her struggle against racial prejudice in her early years, she hasn’t let it define her. No one is ever going to get to define Nicola except her. In this candid chat about how she’s seen her role and her company change as it’s come under increasing criticism in the last few years, Nicola holds nothing back on her critics, her fears, her highs, her lows, and what she still wants herself and the company to achieve. Topics: What made you the person you are today? What did you learn from working in the marketing industry? Joining Facebook & leading the EMEA market Your journey with cancer How did it impact your work & life? Mark Zuckerberg & company culture From Facebook to Meta & what is the Metaverse The good and the bad of the digital world Mark Zuckerberg’s real personality Protecting young children online Personalised advertising and businesses Your core strengths and importance of being yourself Growth moments & speaking up for what you want New book & encouraging females to set up business Work-life balance Our last guest’s question Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/aTf9jh8Zvsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E561VVf0vsb Nicola's Twitter: https://g2ul0.app.link/t9DYxjBKqsb Nicola’s Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/xf4gYKzsvsb Sponsors: Crafted - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/wzHTPvHsvsb Vodafone Business - https://g2ul0.app.link/XagvMyKsvsb ‘reliable and critical connectivity’: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/network#faqs
Chapters
The speaker reflects on his successful advertising career over the past 21 years and attributes it to his upbringing and personal discipline.
00:00 - 02:20 (02:20)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his successful advertising career over the past 21 years and attributes it to his upbringing and personal discipline. He also shares his experience with cancer and encourages others to not be afraid of showing vulnerability.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker's confidence was shattered by teachers telling her she wasn't good or smart, but with determination and hard work she was able to excel and pursue higher education despite experiencing anti-Semitism at her school.
02:20 - 09:25 (07:04)
Summary
The speaker's confidence was shattered by teachers telling her she wasn't good or smart, but with determination and hard work she was able to excel and pursue higher education despite experiencing anti-Semitism at her school.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Nicola shares her experience of overcoming the implicit message of being a useless student in a biased environment and how we need to consider the impact of our own biases and prejudices in education.
09:25 - 16:28 (07:03)
Summary
Nicola shares her experience of overcoming the implicit message of being a useless student in a biased environment and how we need to consider the impact of our own biases and prejudices in education.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Jo Coombs shares her passion for new business, the challenges of breaking into leadership positions, and the increasing trend of shorter job tenures.
16:28 - 22:39 (06:11)
Summary
Jo Coombs shares her passion for new business, the challenges of breaking into leadership positions, and the increasing trend of shorter job tenures.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses their experience of joining a new company and learning about its employees and operations, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of the process.
22:39 - 28:15 (05:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience of joining a new company and learning about its employees and operations, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of the process.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the importance of tuning into what really matters to you and prioritizing personal values over societal expectations, even if it means not achieving the highest status job.
28:15 - 34:44 (06:28)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of tuning into what really matters to you and prioritizing personal values over societal expectations, even if it means not achieving the highest status job. This leads to a fulfilling life and better personal relationships.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The author talks about how she coped with the diagnosis of her incurable cancer and the support she received from her family, friends and colleagues.
34:44 - 52:23 (17:39)
Summary
The author talks about how she coped with the diagnosis of her incurable cancer and the support she received from her family, friends and colleagues.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker talks about their reaction to receiving good news, managing expectations, and how it can affect their response to bad news.
52:23 - 58:22 (05:59)
Summary
The speaker talks about their reaction to receiving good news, managing expectations, and how it can affect their response to bad news.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The pivot of the company and the name change to Meta was a very high conviction statement about the future that impacted many aspects of people's lives, including the addition of new products like Oculus Quest and Portal.
58:22 - 1:11:25 (13:02)
Summary
The pivot of the company and the name change to Meta was a very high conviction statement about the future that impacted many aspects of people's lives, including the addition of new products like Oculus Quest and Portal.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The interviewee discusses concerns about the psychological impact of social media and comparison on self-esteem, as well as the potential positive impacts of technology on industries such as education and medicine.
1:11:25 - 1:20:17 (08:52)
Summary
The interviewee discusses concerns about the psychological impact of social media and comparison on self-esteem, as well as the potential positive impacts of technology on industries such as education and medicine. They also note a disparity between reality and media portrayal of technology.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The importance of bringing your whole self to work and personalizing your social media experience.
1:20:17 - 1:31:56 (11:38)
Summary
The importance of bringing your whole self to work and personalizing your social media experience. Small businesses have the opportunity to reach a global audience through social media platforms like Meta.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Embracing vulnerability and being open about one's fears and doubts can create a more supportive workplace.
1:31:56 - 1:38:00 (06:03)
Summary
Embracing vulnerability and being open about one's fears and doubts can create a more supportive workplace. Additionally, asking for what you want can lead to career growth and personal fulfillment.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
She-Man's business is an empowerment program aimed at women entrepreneurs to encourage them to set up and run successful businesses around the world.
1:38:00 - 1:47:05 (09:05)
Summary
She-Man's business is an empowerment program aimed at women entrepreneurs to encourage them to set up and run successful businesses around the world. The book highlights successful business leaders and up-and-coming women entrepreneurs, inspiring them to achieve their goals, with a focus on creating intentional space for younger generations, including men, to grow and learn.
EpisodeE169: VP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohn
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this episode, a pair of soft tracksuit bottoms serves as a reminder of a key moment of hardship in one's life - the day before a PET scan.
1:47:05 - 1:51:44 (04:38)
Summary
In this episode, a pair of soft tracksuit bottoms serves as a reminder of a key moment of hardship in one's life - the day before a PET scan. The guest also shares their admiration for the host's leadership style and looks forward to future advancements in technology facilitating global connectivity.